March 17, 2021

Iowa City to reboot racial truth commission after infighting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A groundbreaking effort to document and dismantle institutional racism in Iowa’s most liberal city will be paused and relaunched after weeks […]
March 17, 2021

CEO Pay Watch: Before departing Polaris, Wine gave up salary, bonus

Scott Wine Polaris Inc. Former chairman and chief executive Total compensation: $6,125,708 for the year ended Dec. 31 Salary: $318,462 Non-equity incentive pay: $0 Other […]
March 17, 2021

New York Assembly hires top law firm for Cuomo investigation

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s Assembly has hired a top Manhattan law firm to assist in its impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, legislative leaders […]
March 17, 2021

The Latest: US pushes for more access to COVID-19 therapy

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is working to make a leading COVID-19 therapy available to even more Americans. Dr. Marcela Nunez-Smith, the White House COVID-19 […]
March 17, 2021

How Gravie nudged into insurance, keeps finding capital

Minneapolis health insurance firm Gravie got its start in 2013 and it’s still progressing nicely, as it’s just about to announce that it’s closed on […]
March 17, 2021

Schafer: How Gravie nudged into insurance, keeps finding capital

Minneapolis health insurance firm Gravie got its start in 2013 and it’s still progressing nicely, as it’s just about to announce that it’s closed on […]
March 17, 2021

EU chief warns of action to protect pledged vaccine supplies

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive warned Wednesday that the EU would not hesitate to take action, including possible export restrictions, to ensure it […]
March 17, 2021

Crowded bars: March Madness or just plain madness?

CHICAGO — The NCAA Tournament and bars were made for each other, with fans of powerhouse teams like Gonzaga and longshots like Colgate pouring in […]
March 17, 2021

Founder of Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo departs

HONG KONG — Colin Huang, founder of the Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo, stepped down as chairman Wednesday just as the company’s annual user base surpassed […]
March 17, 2021

The Latest: Report: US is falling short on vaccine goals

ATLANTA — A government report suggests the U.S. is falling short of the White House goal of increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage in poor, struggling communities. […]